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Abdominoplasty in Minna: Scar and Results

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A flat tummy and a toned silhouette in one operation. Your individual surgical plan and the expected result are discussed at the consultation

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Comparison

Tummy tuck techniques

A tummy tuck is done as a full (classic) or mini operation, or combined with liposuction as lipoabdominoplasty. Compare the scope of surgery, the indications and the expected results to choose the right technique together with your surgeon.

Tummy tuck

Removal of excess skin, abdominal muscle tightening

Tummy tuck diagram: the abdomen before surgery with the incision line, and the result
Main goal
Removal of excess skin, diastasis repair
When it is done
Excess skin after childbirth or weight loss
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

Lipoabdominoplasty

Tummy tuck with added liposuction

Lipoabdominoplasty diagram: the abdomen with fat on the flanks before surgery, and the result
Main goal
Tummy tightening and waist contouring
When it is done
For fat deposits on the flanks and waist
Anaesthesia and stay
General anaesthesia, up to 3 days in hospital

The benefits and recovery times shown are averaged for each technique and given for guidance: the scope of correction and rehabilitation depend on your anatomy and individual features, and the surgeon confirms them at the consultation.

At the consultation the surgeon draws up a plan for your case and explains how your tummy tuck will go.

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Tummy tuck from the inside

About the clinic

A clinic where you can feel at ease

Modern equipment, comfortable rooms and care for every patient

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Contact us the way that suits you

We will answer your questions and find a convenient time for a consultation

A tummy tuck is not for everyone

If your case can be solved without surgery, the doctor will tell you so at the consultation — and you will not spend money for nothing.

Suitable

A surgeon shows a patient on a model and a monitor how the abdominal contour changes after a tummy tuck
  • Rectus abdominis diastasis
  • Skin folds after weight loss
  • Loose abdominal skin
  • Stretched skin after pregnancy
  • A distorted abdominal contour

Not suitable

A surgeon discusses the indications and contraindications for a tummy tuck with a patient
  • Acute infections
  • Severe heart, kidney or liver disease
  • Problems with blood clotting
  • Under 18 years of age
  • Decompensated diabetes
  • Cancer
  • Skin inflammation in the surgical area
  • Currently pregnant or breastfeeding

Not sure the surgery is right for you?

Message us — the coordinator will ask for your photos in the messenger, and the surgeon will tell you whether a tummy tuck suits you. No surgery booking needed.

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Prices

You know the price
before surgery

The price is set at the consultation and fixed in the contract.

Other services

  • First consultationFree
  • Liposuction of the abdomen and flanksfrom $1,700
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Find out your tummy tuck plan and price

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.
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all inclusive

What the price includes

From preparation for surgery
to post-op check-ups.

  • All scheduled dressings
  • Scheduled post-op check-ups
  • A personal coordinator on call
  • Compression garments fitted on the day of surgery
  • A stay in a comfortable
    hospital ward with meals
  • Individual recommendations
    for recovery
  • Remote progress monitoring
    by photos

How it works

Three days at the clinic —
from preparation to discharge

An agreed correction plan, inpatient observation and post-op check-ups.

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Consultation
and the surgical plan

The surgeon assesses your abdominal skin and muscles and checks for diastasis, listens to your wishes and chooses the right correction technique.

Paying the deposit by card at the clinic reception2

Booking the date
of surgery

We reserve a surgery date for you: the deposit can be paid by card at the clinic or online by bank transfer. The terms are fixed in the contract for medical services

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Check-up before
surgery

Before surgery you complete a full lab check-up: blood tests, an ECG, a chest X-ray and reports from the required specialists.

The surgical team during the operation4

Surgery

The surgeon performs the tummy tuck with the chosen technique, repairs diastasis if needed and shapes a firmer abdominal contour.

A hospital ward at the clinic5

Inpatient stay

After surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision.

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Recovery

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery.

Book a free consultation — the surgeon will plan every step with you.

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How it really happens

Recovering after a tummy tuck

Right after surgery the patient spends 1–3 days in hospital under medical supervision. Drains usually come out after two days and stitches after 7 days. A compression binder is worn for 1.5–2 months to support the abdominal wall and shape a smooth contour. Most swelling goes within 30 days, and office work resumes after 2–3 weeks. Sports, sauna and heavy lifting are off-limits for 2–3 months; at first, sleeping on your back with bent knees is advised. By 12 months the scar is fully mature — it fades and is barely noticeable.

Post-op check-ups

After 7 days, at 3 months and at 6 months. Until the end of the year, get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense

Advantages

Why patients choose City Medical Centre

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Just find out — you lose nothing

At the consultation we discuss your wishes and assess your abdominal skin and muscles. The surgeon explains what changes are possible, chooses the correction technique and answers your questions.

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We stay with you after surgery

The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at check-ups after 7 days, 3 and 6 months. Check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the price of surgery.

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A beautiful contour that fits your figure

We choose the correction technique based on your skin, muscles and figure. Our aim is a harmonious abdominal contour that keeps the natural proportions of your body.

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Your schedule is our priority

We respect your time: we work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach — we adapt to your pace.

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Fixed prices

After the consultation the surgeon defines the extent of correction, and you get a clear price for the surgery — no surprises on the way to the result you want.

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Round-the-clock care after surgery

Recovery starts in a comfortable hospital ward under round-the-clock nursing care. The stay and meals are already included in the price.

FAQ

We answer what
people ask before booking

Tummy tuck in Minna: from consultation to result

Who is a candidate? Adults aged 18 and over with no contraindications; there is no upper age limit, and each case is considered after an examination. Surgery is done at a stable weight and is not performed during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Contraindications also include decompensated diabetes, blood clotting disorders, cancer and serious heart, kidney or liver disease. Minna patients get a personal assessment.

It all begins with a surgeon consultation: the doctor listens to your wishes, examines the abdomen and rules out contraindications, and a hormone screening is ordered to help predict the long-term result. Patients from Minna then complete a check-up: blood tests including a coagulation panel, biochemistry and infections, ECG and chest X-ray, all available at the clinic with no waiting.

Combining procedures can make the plan more efficient: a tummy tuck with flank and waist liposuction or diastasis repair is done under one anaesthesia with one recovery period. The price for such a combination, as for a standalone operation, is set after a free consultation and fixed in the contract. People in Minna can book that consultation through the form or any messenger.

Minna and the way its residents approach a tummy tuck

Minna is the capital of Niger State in the North Central part of Nigeria. Its original major ethnic groups are the Gbagyi, Nupe and Hausa peoples, and about 425000 inhabitants are recorded for the city. It is a place where family, community and work are closely tied together, and a decision about surgery is rarely made alone. Spouses, parents and older relatives often take part in the conversation, and many people want to understand the whole plan before they commit to it.

A tummy tuck, or abdominoplasty, is one of the procedures people in Minna ask about most calmly and most practically. The usual reasons are loose skin and a stretched abdominal wall after pregnancies, a change in the abdominal contour after significant weight loss, or a lower abdomen that no longer responds to diet and exercise. These are everyday life stories rather than abstract cosmetic wishes, and a good consultation starts from them.

City Medical Centre works with patients from Minna through a free online consultation. Coordinators are available around the clock, 24/7, on Telegram and Telegram, so you can write when it suits your day, whether that is early morning before work, a break at the market, or late in the evening when the household is quiet. You send your questions and photographs, the coordinator arranges a conversation with the surgeon, and you receive an individual assessment without leaving your home city.

Climate in Minna: harmattan, rains and what they mean for recovery

Minna has a tropical savanna climate with two seasons. From November to April the dry season is dominated by the harmattan, which brings dry, dusty air. From May to October the wet season arrives with monsoonal air masses and high humidity. Temperatures are hot year round, and at the height of the rains the air is merely very warm, yet the humidity can feel just as uncomfortable as the heat of the dry months.

This matters for the weeks after abdominoplasty. In the dry season the main concern is dust: dressings and the healing area should be kept clean, the home should be kept tidy, and you should avoid dusty errands. Dry air also makes the skin feel tight, so your surgeon's aftercare advice on skin care is worth following closely. In the wet season the concern is humidity and sweat under the compression garment, which can irritate the skin. Soft, breathable cotton layers worn under the garment, as your surgeon advises, make the weeks more comfortable.

Neither season rules out surgery. The question is only which routine is easier for you to keep. Many patients from Minna find it convenient to ask the surgeon during the online consultation how to arrange their home, bedding and daily schedule for the specific months they are considering.

Choosing the season for the operation

Because the year in Minna divides into the dusty harmattan months and the humid rainy months, patients often ask which one is better. There is no universal answer. The rules after a tummy tuck are the same for everyone, and the surgeon will not change the plan because of the weather. What changes is your comfort and your logistics.

In the dry months from November to April, the heat and dust call for a calm, indoor routine, plenty of fluids and careful wound hygiene. In the wet months from May to October, heavy rain and humid air make the compression garment feel warmer, and unplanned errands are harder. Choose the period when you can stay at home with the least pressure, when family members are free to help, and when you do not have major obligations during the first 2–3 weeks.

Also think about the calendar of your own life. Weddings, naming ceremonies, religious festivals and harvest-related family gatherings are major events in the life of the region. Plan the operation so that these events fall well after the early recovery, and so that you are not tempted to lift, host or stand for long hours too soon. The coordinator can help you set the date around such events during the online consultation.

Work, study and household duties during recovery

Minna has a mixed economy. Agriculture is central, with cotton, guinea corn (sorghum), maize, ginger and yam grown widely. The city also has cattle trading, brewing, shea nut processing, gold mining, leather work and metalworking, and consumer goods companies with offices and production. Because of this, patients come from very different working backgrounds: office and administrative staff, teachers, traders, civil servants in a state capital, artisans and people who run family businesses.

The medical guidance is the same for all of them. Return to work is possible after 2–3 weeks, and this refers to office work. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. If your day involves carrying goods, working at a forge or leather bench, loading, or long hours on your feet, ask the surgeon directly how to phase your return, and do not rely on guesses from friends.

Students and young mothers should plan in a similar way. Arrange who will lift children, carry water or shopping, and manage heavy household tasks while you recover. Agree on this with family before the operation, not afterwards. A written plan of tasks that others will take over often makes the first weeks calmer and helps you follow the surgeon's rules.

Food, family meals and the weeks after surgery

Food in Minna is built around staples such as yam, sorghum, maize and ginger-flavoured dishes, with a strong tradition of shared meals and generous hosting. After a tummy tuck, this culture is part of your planning. Meals at home will be prepared by relatives, and guests will want to bring food. It helps to tell family in advance that you are following a recovery programme and that you need simple, balanced meals.

In hospital the first days are straightforward: after surgery the patient stays for 1–3 days in a comfortable hospital ward with meals, under medical supervision. At home, your surgeon will give guidance on diet. In general terms, patients are advised to eat light, regular meals, drink enough fluids and avoid anything that causes bloating or discomfort around the healing abdomen. Alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month.

Large festive meals deserve a specific mention. Sitting for long hours at a communal table, bending to serve, or lifting heavy pots all strain the abdominal area. Postpone hosting duties and let relatives take over. Ask the surgeon, during your consultation, which foods and portions suit your first weeks, especially if you have a health condition that affects what you eat.

Who is a suitable candidate, and who should wait

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. No upper limit exists, and each case is considered individually, after an examination and health assessment. In practice this means the surgeon looks at your general health, your skin, your abdominal wall and your history, not at your age alone.

Typical candidates in Minna are women after one or several pregnancies, men and women who have lost a large amount of weight, and people with a lax abdominal wall who have been stable in weight for some time. A tummy tuck is a body contouring operation, not a method of losing weight. The World Health Organization describes overweight and obesity as serious health conditions in their own right, and if your weight is still changing, the surgeon may suggest that you stabilise it first.

Reasons to postpone or decline can include serious uncontrolled chronic illness, active infection, pregnancy or a plan to become pregnant soon, and an inability to follow the recovery rules. Smoking needs particular attention, because it must stop before surgery. Be completely honest about your health, medicines and previous operations in the online consultation. This is the way to get a safe recommendation, even when the recommendation is to wait.

Preparation and tests when you live in Minna

Preparation is a must. Stop smoking, drinking alcohol and taking medicines that affect blood clotting 7–10 days before a tummy tuck. The pre-surgery check-up covers blood tests, ECG, leg vein ultrasound and consultations with a GP and anaesthetist. Get it done in advance, not the day before.

The list is identical for everyone: blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The exact list comes from the surgeon at the consultation, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days. This detail is useful for planning, because you should not do the tests too early or let them expire.

Minna has many primary health clinics, and your local doctor can help you with routine examinations and the GP's report. Take the list you receive from the surgeon to your local laboratory and keep all results together in one folder, with copies on your phone. Then send them to the coordinator on Telegram or Telegram so that the surgeon can review them before the operation. If something is unclear in a result, ask the coordinator rather than guessing.

The operation, hospital stay and check-ups

The operation is performed under general anaesthesia, with up to 3 days in hospital. A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision; for a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. At home recovery continues, and the surgeon monitors it at scheduled check-ups.

After surgery you get a recovery programme. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 and 6 months help track your recovery. The surgeon follows your recovery and the changing abdominal contour at these check-ups, and check-ups, dressings and aftercare advice are already included in the cost of surgery. Until the end of the year, you can also get a post-surgery consultation with your surgeon to review results and get more information, at the clinic's expense.

For a resident of Minna, the practical question is how to follow this programme from home. Discuss it with the coordinator in advance, so that you know which check-ups are done in person, how photographs and messages are used between them, and whom to contact if something worries you. The coordinators work 24/7, with easy booking and a personal approach, and adapt to your pace.

Compression garment, swelling and daily comfort in Minna's heat

The compression garment is a requirement: recovery is worse without it because it supports the tissues and reduces swelling. For the first 3–4 weeks it stays on around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Your operating surgeon will name the exact period. In another part of the programme, compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.

In a hot city this part needs practical thinking. Wear the garment exactly as instructed, and do not remove it because of heat. Instead, make the surroundings more comfortable: keep the room ventilated, use a fan or cooling suitable for your home, choose loose, light cotton clothing over the garment, and keep spare clean garments if your surgeon allows it. Wash and dry the garment according to the instructions, and make sure it is completely dry before wearing it, especially in the humid months of the rainy season.

If the skin under the garment itches, reddens or becomes damp and sore, send a photograph to the coordinator rather than waiting. Dust in the harmattan months can also irritate healing skin, so keep the area clean as your surgeon advises. Direct sun on the scar area should be avoided, and headwear and shade are sensible for any outdoor moments, though outdoor activity should be minimal early on.

Sport, pool, sauna and the stages of the result

The rules after a tummy tuck are the same for everyone. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually, with the surgeon's approval only, and compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks.

Three milestones mark recovery. After 2–3 weeks you can do office work, by 1.5–2 months swelling and tightness pass, and at 6–12 months, with the tissues fully adapted, the final result and scar are assessed. The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides, followed by two checkpoints: the interim result at 1.5–2 months and the final contours at 6–12 months.

For residents of Minna who enjoy football, jogging in cooler hours, gym training or family sports, patience matters. Do not judge the result too early, and do not return to your usual exercise because the swelling looks smaller. Ask the surgeon at each check-up which activities are allowed now and which must wait.

Planning the weeks at home: who helps and what changes in a Minna household

In Minna, a household often includes several generations, and relatives usually offer help without being asked. This is a real advantage after a tummy tuck, but it works best when the help is organised in advance. Sit down with your spouse, parents or siblings before the operation and divide the tasks: who carries water and shopping, who lifts children, who cooks, who accompanies you to check-ups and who answers the phone when visitors call.

For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements. In practice this means that you should not carry a toddler on your hip, move buckets, push heavy furniture or bend repeatedly to the floor. Arrange the bedroom so that everything you need daily is at waist height: water, medicines, clean garments, a phone charger and the surgeon's instructions. Place a firm chair with arms near the bed so that you can get up without sudden effort.

Visitors deserve a plan too. In a sociable city it is normal for neighbours and friends to call in, and a long visit means long sitting and conversation when you need rest. Decide beforehand who may visit in the first week, and ask relatives to share news on your behalf. Your coordinator can also help you think through a realistic home plan during the online consultation, which is free and open to you 24/7 on Telegram and Telegram.

Weight history, health habits and the WHO view on overweight

Many people in Minna who ask about abdominoplasty have a history of changing weight: pregnancies, periods of illness, or a deliberate effort to lose weight. The World Health Organization treats overweight and obesity as health conditions that deserve attention in their own right, and a tummy tuck should be seen as a contouring operation that follows a stable weight, not as a replacement for healthy habits.

Be ready to describe your weight over the past years in the online consultation: the highest and lowest points, how long you have been stable, and what you do to stay there. If you still plan to lose a large amount of weight, or plan another pregnancy, the surgeon may recommend waiting, because a result is judged on tissues that have settled. This is a sensible conversation, not a refusal.

Daily movement helps both preparation and recovery. Walking in the cooler hours of the day, balanced meals built on local staples and enough fluids all support the body before the operation. After surgery, however, sport is resumed gradually and only with the surgeon's approval, so do not restart intensive training on your own initiative.

Rest, sleep and moving safely in the first days

The first days at home are about calm routine. Sleep in the position your surgeon recommends, and use extra pillows if advised, so that you do not strain the abdominal area when turning. Get out of bed slowly, using your arms and legs rather than a sudden sit-up. Short, gentle walks around the house, as allowed by your surgeon, support circulation and comfort, while long standing and rushing do not.

Minna can be very warm at night, especially before the rains, and poor sleep makes swelling and tightness feel worse. A ventilated room, light cotton bedding and a fan placed so that air moves around you rather than directly on the wound all help. During the dusty harmattan months, keep windows managed so that dust does not settle on dressings and bedding, and change bed linen as your surgeon advises.

Take medicines only as prescribed and keep a simple written log of what you take and when. Keep the coordinator's Telegram or Telegram chat easy to reach. If pain, fever, growing swelling or any change in the wound worries you, write at once instead of waiting for the next check-up at 7 days, 3 months or 6 months.

Scars, clothing and appearance in everyday Minna life

Clothing is a practical concern for many patients. Traditional wrappers, long dresses, tunics and loose garments are widely worn in the region and are comfortable over a compression garment in the early weeks. Avoid tight belts, waistbands and stiff fabrics that press on the healing area, and choose soft, light, breathable cotton.

The scar of a tummy tuck is assessed fully only at 6–12 months, when the tissues have adapted. Until then it changes in colour and firmness, and this is part of normal healing. Protect it from direct sun, keep it clean and follow the surgeon's care advice. Do not use home remedies, oils or pastes on the wound unless the surgeon approves them.

Ask the surgeon during your consultation where the scar will lie and how it relates to the clothes you wear every day. A clear explanation, together with photographs of your own abdomen, helps you form realistic expectations well before the operation.

Questions to put to the surgeon in your online consultation

A free online consultation is the best time to ask everything. A useful list for a patient in Minna includes: Which type of abdominoplasty suits my body, classic or mini? How long will I stay in hospital? What tests do I need, and how long do they stay valid? What will my scar look like and where will it lie? How long must I wear the garment, and how do I manage it in hot, humid weather? When can I return to my work, which in my case involves specific physical tasks? When can I drive, lift children and resume sport?

Ask also what you should do if you have a fever, unusual pain, growing swelling or a concern about the wound, and how quickly the coordinators respond. They are available 24/7 on Telegram and Telegram. Ask how the results will be assessed at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months, and what the surgeon expects at 6–12 months.

Prepare clear photographs and a short medical history in advance: previous operations, pregnancies, chronic conditions, medicines, allergies and your weight history. The more accurate the information, the more useful and honest the surgeon's reply will be. Take your time, compare the answers with your expectations, and decide only when everything is clear to you and your family.

Can I have the consultation for a tummy tuck from Minna without leaving the city?

Yes. The first consultation is free and online. You write to the coordinators on Telegram or Telegram, send photographs and your medical history, and talk to the surgeon remotely. The coordinators are available 24/7, so you can choose a time that suits your day.

Which season in Minna is better for the operation?

There is no single best season. The dry, dusty harmattan months from November to April and the humid rainy months from May to October each have their own challenges. Choose the period when you can rest at home, have help from relatives and avoid big commitments during the first 2–3 weeks. The surgeon's rules are the same in all seasons.

How long will I be in hospital?

A classic tummy tuck means 1–3 days under medical supervision, and up to 3 days in hospital is the general limit with general anaesthesia. For a mini tummy tuck, one day is usually enough. You stay in a comfortable ward with meals, and recovery then continues at home with scheduled check-ups.

When can I go back to work?

Return to office work is possible after 2–3 weeks. If your work in Minna involves heavy lifting, long hours on your feet or physical labour, ask the surgeon to plan the return individually. In the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements.

How should I deal with the compression garment in hot, humid weather?

Wear it exactly as instructed: for the first 3–4 weeks around the clock, then during the daytime for roughly a month more. Your surgeon will name the exact period. Keep the room ventilated, wear light cotton clothing over it, keep the garment clean and dry, and report any skin irritation to the coordinator.

What tests do I need before surgery, and can I do them in Minna?

The list includes blood and urine tests, coagulation panel, biochemistry, infection tests, ECG, chest X-ray, ultrasound of the leg veins and a GP's report. The surgeon gives you the exact list, and tests usually stay valid for 10–14 days. Many of these examinations can be arranged through local health facilities, and you then send the results to the coordinator.

Who cannot have a tummy tuck?

You must be at least 18, with no contraindications. There is no upper age limit, and each case is considered individually after an examination and health assessment. The surgeon may advise waiting if your weight is still changing, if you plan a pregnancy, or if you have an uncontrolled illness or infection.

When will I see the result?

The first changes appear 2 weeks after surgery as the main swelling subsides. The interim result comes at 1.5–2 months, and the final contours and scar are assessed at 6–12 months. Check-ups at 7 days, 3 months and 6 months follow your progress.

When can I return to sport, the pool or the sauna?

Sauna, steam bath, pool, tanning beds, alcohol and smoking are out for at least a month. Sport is resumed gradually and only with the surgeon's approval, while compression garments are worn for another 4–8 weeks. Ask at each check-up what is allowed at that stage.

How can my family in Minna help me after a tummy tuck?

Agree on tasks before the operation: lifting children, carrying water and shopping, cooking and accompanying you to check-ups. For the first 2–3 weeks you avoid physical exertion, heavy lifting and sudden movements, so relatives should take over these duties. Limit visitors in the first week so that you can rest.

Should I lose weight before a tummy tuck?

A tummy tuck is a contouring operation, not a way to lose weight. If your weight is still changing, the surgeon may advise you to stabilise it first. Describe your weight history honestly in the free online consultation so the surgeon can give an individual recommendation.

What can I wear after the operation in Minna?

Wear the compression garment as instructed, and over it choose loose, light cotton clothing. Avoid tight belts and waistbands that press on the healing area. Your surgeon will name the exact period for the garment, and the coordinator can answer questions about clothing at any hour.